Casa Normanna

Via Francigena - Via Bradanica The stage starts from the majestic and ancient Cathedral of Acerenza; after a short while you take a road that winds along the crest of a hill from which you can enjoy an enchanting view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. A path leads up to the foot of the hill, after which the ascent towards Genzano begins: along long dirt paths that cross extensive fields of wheat and olive groves. Once you reach the top of the hill, continue in the direction of Banzi...

Via Francigena - Via Bradanica Leave Genzano di Lucania along the paths of a beautiful woodland, after which the slow descent continues towards the vast expanses of wheat that characterize the plain below. A series of districts then lead to the top of the hill on which the Castle of Monteserico rises, which dominates the ancient Bradano valley, the so-called Fossa Bradanica: the view sweeps over endless fields where farms and jazzi rise, while in the distance you can see the plateau of the...

Via Francigena - Via Bradanica You leave Forenza through a series of roads that slowly descend towards the valley that divides Forenza and Acerenza: you walk within a landscape of great beauty due to the presence of extensive hills planted with arable land interspersed with large patches of oak wood; there are numerous panoramic views that can be admired along the way. A dirt path leads to the bottom of the valley where a small bridge allows you to cross the stream; enchanting is the view of...

A very nice walk to visit the Archaeological Park of Serra di Vaglio (1100m). From here it is possible to observe a beautiful panorama of the Lucanian countryside and it is a meeting place between the Italic civilization, which inhabited these places, and the Greek presence. The route starts from the Museum of the Ancient People of Lucania, near Vaglio Basilicata and proceeds following the paths in a clockwise direction.

An excursion from the village of Palazzo San Gervasio, near the parking lot near the Fontana Rotta and proceed along the provincial road until you cross the Fiumara di Venosa. The route reaches the town of Venosa, near the Pirro del Balzo Orsini Castle, crossing cultivated fields and following dirt roads.